THE BRACKENS, CO4 9SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 9SD

THE BRACKENS, CO4 9SD, Colchester has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.21 per 1,000 population. This CO4 9SD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO4 postcode area, which has experienced 350 crimes and a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO4 9SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 9SD, encompassing approximately 1871 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO4 9SD area, explore the CO4 9SD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

CO4 9SD Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Victoria Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Wilmington Road with total crimes: 1

THE BRACKENS, CO4 9SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.210.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Shoplifting10.53-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.1450.00%
Other theft11.60-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69.09100.00%
Shoplifting43.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.95-14.29%
Other theft33.21-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.60-25.00%
Public order11.60-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.62250.00%
Other theft43.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.1433.33%
Public order22.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.28-25.00%
Shoplifting21.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.15-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.14100.00%
Shoplifting42.140.00%
Other theft32.14-25.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.020.00%
Other theft42.67100.00%
Shoplifting42.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.1533.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.2866.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.670.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Public order11.07-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.09-14.29%
Public order43.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.1450.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.02-41.67%
Public order43.74-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.14-77.78%
Other theft11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.41200.00%
Public order54.81400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.600.00%
Bicycle theft11.600.00%
Public order10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO4 9SD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Wilmington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Friars Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1